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According to Italian newspaper La Republicca, per Calcio Mercato, Jose Mourinho’s search for defensive reinforcements is still ongoing with Manchester United reportedly setting their sights on 22-year-old Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen.

Four United scouts attended the club’s 4-1 home defeat by Torino last weekend.

While the Dane’s latest performance may not have been one to write home about, the newspaper claims the Red Devils are feeling ‘extremely positive’ about the 22-year-old, with Mourinho ‘convinced’ about an eventual switch to Old Trafford.

Mata wanted

Manchester United are yet to offer a new contract to midfielder Juan Mata putting Arsenal on red alert for his services.

Mail Online Sport report that the Spaniard is waiting for a contract offer with eight months less on hid deal at Old Trafford.

Mata's current deal was triggered by United in the summer and he is set to be a free agent at the end of season with the ability to speak to foreign clubs in January.

Juan Mata

The 30-year-old is thought to be on the radar of Arsenal boss Unai Emery who worked with the playmaker at Valencia.

Mata is also thought to be attracting interest from Spain and he could have a decision to make in the next window.